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Plugging the Plug Load Data Hole
November 5, 2012 | Updated: May 8, 2013
Plug loads are huge energy hogs, but it’s often difficult to find comprehensive and reliable data on how different plugs loads use energy. To solve this problem, we’ve compiled hundreds of results from a wide range of plug load reports into a single spreadsheet.
Content type: Data Resource | Document ID: TAS-DR-1 | Author: Essie Snell
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Nest and DR, Latest EV Analysis, Black Boxes, and More
May 7, 2013
May 2013 issue of E Source Tech News.
Content type: Service E-mail | Document ID: TAS-TN-5-13
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Capture Smart Thermostats for Demand Response While People Care About Them
April 30, 2013
Learn how to leverage a recent resurgence in customer interest in smart thermostats for energy savings and demand response.
Content type: E NEWS | Document ID: ENews-4-13 | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley
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Can Smart Thermostats Rise from the Ashes of Their Programmable Predecessors?
September 26, 2012 | Updated: April 29, 2013
The latest wave of thermostats are designed to deliver everything traditional programmable thermostats couldn’t. With powerful communications capabilities and on-board smarts, these smart thermostats can offer much more to both utilities and consumers.
Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: TAS-F-2 | Author: Lee Hamilton
Drinking from the Fire Hose Never Tasted So Good
Wrapping Up the 2013 Energy Managers' Roundtable
April 29, 2013
It’s been a wild week at the E Source Energy Managers’ Roundtable. From building energy analytics and information technologies to deep energy retrofits and behavior-change strategies, we covered a lot of ground in just a few short days.
Content type: E Source Blog | Document ID: ES-Blog-4-29-13-EMR-Day3 | Author: Bryan Jungers - Research Manager
EMR 2013 Presentation
April 26, 2013
During much of 2012, we collaborated with a team of architects and engineers to design the renovation of a 1980s office building that’s now E Source’s new home. To get the building up to our standards, we reduced its energy consumption by more than a third by specifying new daylighting, lighting, ...
Content type: Slides | Author: Jay Stein
Day Two of the 2013 Energy Managers’ Roundtable
April 26, 2013
With great weather (despite the snow still on the ground), a room full of some of the top energy managers in the country, and sessions packed full of fascinating content, it was another fantastic day at the 2013 E Source Energy Managers’ Roundtable.
Content type: E Source Blog | Document ID: ES-Blog-4-26-13-EMR-Day2 | Author: Essie Snell - Senior Research Associate
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Putting the Gas Back in GasPACs
EMR 2013 Presentation
April 25, 2013
Energy-efficiency technologies change fast. Brilliant new solutions and ineffective “black boxes” are released constantly—it can be difficult to keep track of which is which. That’s why the E Source tech team will present this rapid-fire roundup of energy-efficiency techniques and technologies. ...
Content type: Slides | Author: Peter Criscione
EMR 2013 Presentation
April 25, 2013
Energy-efficiency technologies change fast. Brilliant new solutions and ineffective “black boxes” are released constantly—it can be difficult to keep track of which is which. That’s why the E Source tech team will present this rapid-fire roundup of energy-efficiency techniques and technologies. ...
Content type: Slides | Author: Bryan Jungers
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The Energy Analytics Explosion
EMR 2013 Presentation
April 25, 2013
Energy-efficiency technologies change fast. Brilliant new solutions and ineffective “black boxes” are released constantly—it can be difficult to keep track of which is which. That’s why the E Source tech team will present this rapid-fire roundup of energy-efficiency techniques and technologies. ...
Content type: Slides | Author: Andrea Salazar
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Office Plug Loads: Energy Use and Savings Opportunities
EMR 2013 Presentation
April 25, 2013
In commercial buildings, plug loads like computers, copiers, coffeemakers, and vending machines use a tremendous amount of energy. In fact—particularly in newer office facilities—plug loads can represent as much as half of your entire electricity bill! In this session, we’ll take a look at a variety ...
Content type: Slides | Author: Cathy Higgins
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Plug Load: Opportunities for Savings and Lessons from Behavioral Marketing
EMR 2013 Presentation
April 25, 2013
In commercial buildings, plug loads like computers, copiers, coffeemakers, and vending machines use a tremendous amount of energy. In fact—particularly in newer office facilities—plug loads can represent as much as half of your entire electricity bill! In this session, we’ll take a look at a variety ...
Content type: Slides | Author: Mike Walker
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Efficient Refrigeration Systems' Eco-Assist
EMR 2013 Presentation
April 25, 2013
Energy-efficiency technologies change fast. Brilliant new solutions and ineffective “black boxes” are released constantly—it can be difficult to keep track of which is which. That’s why the E Source tech team will present this rapid-fire roundup of energy-efficiency techniques and technologies. ...
Content type: Slides | Author: Peter Criscione
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Who Needs Skeletons? We've Got Servers in the Closets
EMR 2013 Presentation
April 24, 2013
IT industry analysts estimate that there were more than 11 million servers in use in 2012, a number that’s projected to grow to almost 13 million by 2020. Though many large data centers are addressing energy use, half of the energy consumption for US data centers comes from small server rooms and closets. ...
Content type: Slides | Author: Mark Monroe, Kendra Tupper, Josh Whitney
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Energy Analytics: Bringing Order to Chaos
EMR 2013 Presentation
April 24, 2013
Energy information management systems (EIMSs) are a promising resource for monitoring and analyzing energy performance in commercial buildings, but they can be complex to use and their savings potential is not well defined. Fortunately, Jessica Granderson and her team at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ...
Content type: Slides | Author: Jessica Granderson
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Smart Thermostat Pilots and Programs
April 22, 2013
The latest round of smart thermostats has emerged onto the scene, with promises to provide energy savings for utilities and consumers and to enable smarter demand response. In just a few short years, more than 15 utilities are offering smart thermostat programs or are piloting programs.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-52 | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley
Smart Thermostat Programs Are Smart for Utilities and for Customers
April 19, 2013
Smart thermostats that are Wi-Fi-enabled, include demand-response (DR) capabilities, and demonstrate energy savings can bring energy-efficiency and DR benefits to utilities and residential customers.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-53 | Author: Rachel Reiss Buckley
End-Use Gas Technologies Leaders Group Call - April 2013
April 17, 2013
This interactive conference call with utility leaders throughout North America will dive into the world of end-use gas technologies.
Content type: Leadership Call | Document ID: TAS-LC-2013-04-GasTech | Author: Spencer Sator
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Evaluating TVSS Energy-Saving Claims
May 1, 2004 | Updated: April 17, 2013
Transient voltage surge suppressors are intended to protect connected equipment from voltage surges, but some manufacturers and vendors are still promoting the long-discredited claims that these devices save energy.
Content type: Focus Report | Document ID: TAS-F-5 | Author: Dan Greenberg, Essie Snell
New Tool for Energy Managers
April 16, 2013
April 2013 issue of the E Source Energy Managers' Network newsletter.
Content type: Service E-mail | Document ID: EMN_SE_4-16-13
Warehouses
April 16, 2013
Warehouses, both refrigerated and nonrefrigerated present opportunities to save energy in a range of areas, including lighting, HVAC, and materials-handling equipment.
Content type: Sector Snapshot | Document ID: BAM-S-15 | Author: Ira Krepchin
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Plug-In Electric Vehicles
September 25, 2009 | Updated: April 15, 2013
Commercial sale of production-line plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) commenced in 2009 and will increase steadily in the coming years. This resource guide covers PHEV performance, benefits, and limitations, and discusses the potential challenges they pose for electric utilities.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: TAS-RG-20 | Author: Dan Greenberg, Bryan Jungers
Taking the Pain Out of Finding the Most Energy-Efficient Products
April 11, 2013
Learn how a new online resource can help you find the most energy-efficient technologies on the market.
Content type: Bottom Line | Document ID: BottomLine-4-13 | Author: Mary Horsey
Data Centers: Taming the Energy Beast
April 9, 2013
Data centers and closet server rooms waste prodigious amounts of energy. In this roundtable discussion, we discuss new and innovative technologies and comprehensive approaches that utilities, IT staff, and facility managers can take to trim consumption without affecting performance.
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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: TAS-WC-2013-04-DataCenters | Author: Spencer Sator, Bryan Jungers, Mary Horsey
Data Centers: Taming the Energy Beast
Slides
April 9, 2013
These are the web conference slides.
Content type: Slides | Document ID: TAS-WC-2013-04-DataCenters-SL | Author: Spencer Sator, Bryan Jungers, Mary Horsey
Data Centers: Taming the Energy Beast
Recording
April 9, 2013
This is the web conference recording.
Content type: Recording | Document ID: TAS-WC-2013-04-DataCenters-R | Author: Spencer Sator, Bryan Jungers, Mary Horsey
Building Energy Analytics Tools: What’s the Latest?
April 4, 2013
What are the capabilities and limitations of building energy analytics tools? Do they save energy? Are they cost-effective? Do they drive down the costs of energy assessments? What are some of the data gathering and metering best practices used with these tools?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EMN-AskES-18 | Author: Andrea Salazar
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Changes in Residential Lighting Programs
What Happened in 2012, and What We Can Expect in the Near Term
December 24, 2012 | Updated: March 29, 2013
Lighting programs are in flux thanks to new technologies and evolving efficiency standards. The EISA phaseout of general-service incandescents is underway, and new lighting options are emerging. What are utilities and efficiency organizations doing now and planning for in the near future?
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-43 | Author: Alexandra Behringer
Grains, Veggies, and Fruits, Oh My!
June 28, 2010 | Updated: March 28, 2013
Crop production covers a wide range of products, including grains, fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, and a host of others. Energy-saving opportunities exist in the areas of irrigation, crop drying, and basic farm practices.
Content type: Sector Snapshot | Document ID: BAM-S-9 | Author: Ira Krepchin
TopTen USA: New Tool Rates Product Efficiency and Engages Utility Customers
March 18, 2013
TopTen USA is an easy-to-use online tool that rates the most energy-efficient products in various consumer categories. Utilities that host TopTen on their websites can accrue the highest energy savings per individual consumer product and offer their customers a convenient shopping experience.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-68 | Author: Mary Horsey
